Shaun Phillips

They're going all the way: TE Rob Gronkowski is (almost) back — he's still favoring his recovering right knee and is said to be 50-50 for the opener against the Dolphins. Regardless, Tom Brady finds a way to win no matter who's in his supporting cast. The Patriots addressed their defensive shortcomings with some impressive additions, among them CBs Darrelle Revis and Brandon Browner.

They're doomed: The Patriots have an aging defensive front, notably with Vince Wilfork coming off surgery for a torn Achilles tendon....

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2013: 12-4, first.
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They're going all the way: TE Rob Gronkowski is (almost) back — he's still favoring his recovering right knee and is said to be 50-50 for the opener against the Dolphins. Regardless, Tom...